r/pitbulls

Observe as she recharges , this breed requires at least 3 hours of sun a day as well as constant treats and attention. If not able to sun bathe the baked potato will resort to laying on the bed and taking all available space.

This is sage and she's just the silliest dog 🫶 a little undercooked but that's okay

Rescued this little hippo in February of this year, she is the sweetest thing ❤️

He really is the perfect hiking dog.

Today we are baking a pitato in a water bath. This keeps the skin from cracking.

Today, my wife climbed on this float to relax and Cordy decided to climb on with her. Then she decided the float was hers entirely. She spent the better part of an hour just floating around sniffing the air and listening to music. My wife had to settle for the smaller float.

Of course buddy. Thanks for the whispers of love

This is Tokyo. We rescued her when she was about 7 months old, and for the first few years she absolutely loved other dogs. Dog parks, daycare, meeting dogs on walks....she was always happy and social.

Around the time she turned 3, everything changed. It happened around the same time our cat passed away and we moved to another state. I honestly don't know if it was one event, the stress of both, or if she was simply reaching social maturity. Maybe it's a combination of all of those things.

Now she's dog-reactive, and it honestly hurts my heart.

One thing that's always been interesting is that she does amazing in large, open, ungated parks. She'll happily stay off leash, chase her ball, ignore other dogs completely, and stick close to me. She has zero interest in running up to strange dogs.

The problem starts when another dog approaches her or when I try to introduce her. She'll often give a little tail wag at first, and I'll think, "Maybe this one will be okay." Then almost like a switch flips, she goes into what I jokingly call "punk mode." That's when I know it's time to end the interaction.

When the reactivity first started, it was mostly with male dogs, Huskies, and dogs that seemed timid or fearful. She actually seemed to prefer other pit bulls. But over the years it's spread, and now she has issues with almost every dog. There are a very small handful she tolerates, but I never count on it anymore.

The hardest part isn't even managing her. It's when strangers see this beautiful, goofy pit bull and ask, "Can my dog say hi?" or "Is she friendly?" Every single time I have to smile and say, "No, I'm sorry. She's not friendly with other dogs."

It genuinely breaks my heart because I know the dog she used to be. I miss that version of her, and I wish other people could meet her the way we know her at home. She's incredibly affectionate with people, obsessed with playing ball, loves hiking, and is the sweetest cuddle bug. She's just not a dog that enjoys other dogs anymore, and I've had a hard time accepting it.

The closest is her favorite spot to hide during thunderstorms and fireworks.

Enjoy a journey through the years since we adopted him (2020)